65 -- EZ-PRO R4 AMBULANCE COT

This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-08. The NAICS code for this requirement is 423450. The size standard is 100 employees. The Center for Domestic Preparedness has a requirement for H-FRAME AMBULANCE COT. Items are as follows: (Brand Name or Equal) CLIN 0001 6092 - STRYKER, EZ-PRO R4, H-FRAME AMBULANCE COT. QUANTITY 8 UNIT EA. Pricing should be FOB: Destination, Delivery should be within 30 days after receipt of order. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: All quotations must include a completed 52.212-3 (Mar 2005), Offeror Representations and Certifications/Commercial Items or certify that annual representations and certifications have been completed via the Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) via the ORCA website at www.bpn.gov. Use the following web site to access clauses that have been incorporated by reference: http://www.acqnet.gov. Of the available clauses, the following apply and are incorporated by reference: 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999);52.212-1 (Jan 2006), Instructions to Offeror -- Commercial Items. Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR); the web site for registration is http://www.bpn.gov if registration has not been accomplished. The clause 52.212-4 (Sep 2005), Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. The clause 52.212-5 (Jan 2006), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items: 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996); 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), with Alternate I (Oct 1995); 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002); 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer'Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical acceptability of item offered to meet Government requirement and (2) Price and price related factors. Inquiries and information received after the established deadline shall not be considered for this particular acquisition. Pursuant to the Brand Name or Equal clause; the offeror must provide descriptive literature of item being offered. Equal will be evaluated based on the information furnished by the offeror. If descriptive literature is not provided, the offeror will be determined to be nonresponsive. Direct any questions (in writing) to contact@example.gov. Quotations or alternate brand information must be submitted by fax or e-mail to contact@example.gov Center for Domestic Preparedness, 61 Responder Drive, Anniston, AL 36205, or fax +1 (555) 000-0000 to be received no later than January 31, 2006 by 4:00 p.m. CST.